Job Description

Salary

£28,050 – £33,000 per annum (plus benefits)

Summary
Join an integral part of the UK’s Defence and play your part in the procurement and in-service support of all our armed forces’ equipment, from fighter jets, armoured vehicles and aircraft carriers, to clothing, food, and ammunition. If you have the pride, passion and commitment to be part of an exciting organisation at the forefront of supporting our country’s armed forces deliver on operations at home and abroad, then apply online now!
Job description
Be integral to introducing Future Engineering Capability and addressing Obsolescence requirements to the C-130J Aircraft platform as a Certification Engineer with DE&S.

As the Certification Engineer you will be involved with the engineering control of modifications to the C-130J Hercules Aircraft.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the C-130J Future Capability/ Certification Manager you will help to direct and ensure the completion of all phases of the Military Air Systems Certification Process (MACP) including:

• Close liaison and coordination with Design Organisations and Independent Technical advisors
• Definition of a Type Certification Basis and Plan
• Definition and review of evidence requirements and ensuring they satisfy Release to Service (RTS) requirements

You will be a C-130J focal point for the coordination and delivery of all engineering aspects of delegated engineering modification tasks, both major and minor, ensuring that they can be supported by the RAF Front Line.

On delegated projects, you will act as the focal point for liaison with:

• The Military Airworthiness Authority (MAA)
• The DE&S Airworthiness Team (DAT)
• The RTS Authority (RTSA)
• RAF operational and Test Squadrons

In addition, as a Certification Engineer you will:

• Support the Project Manager in the delivery of modification tasks
• Organise and chair engineering meetings for projects you are responsible for
• Provide SME advice to relevant Integrity Working Groups
• Work closely with the Safety Engineering Team in ensuring that risks are identified and that hazards are managed to an ALARP level
• Provide engineering support the Chief Engineer/TAA to enable accurate advice to be provided to the Aviation Duty Holder Chain

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant level 4 engineering qualification or equivalent experience
• Certification experience
• Understanding of Aviation Regulation
• Airworthiness experience

Desirable experience:

• Professional Engineering Registration
• Safety engineering and risk management
• Exposure and understanding of military aviation

Please note that you may be considered for similar positions at the level below the advertised role.

What’s in it for you?
You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with plenty of opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more.

Find out more about what we offer by clicking here or by using ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ booklet PDF at the bottom of this page.

Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service on or after 5 October 2018 may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.

About DE&S and your team
The force behind the armed forces, DE&S is a highly specialised, branch of the MoD, operating with a budget of £178 billion over the next 10 years. From the procurement of aircraft carriers to the provision of food, we ensure our armed forces have the equipment and support they need to achieve their operations. We employ over 12,000 people across more than 150 locations around the world.

Cutting-edge engineering and science is a critical component in delivering modern, battle-winning technologies to all branches of the armed forces. Engineering is the largest business area within DE&S – and it’s one of the most fulfilling too. From managing technical risks, engineering resources and services, to defining and assuring best practice, our engineers are exemplars both within DE&S and our industry partners and professional bodies.
Benefits
Benefits
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension

Please find ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ attached or click here

This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Bristol, DE&S, Defence, and engineering. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000.

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